Simple Power Drill Designed for Complex Tasks
Product Name: Makita 6408K 4.9 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill
Product Description: Corded Drill
Price: $$
Currency: US
Availability: InStock
- Durability - 9.0/109.0/10
- Ease of Use - 9.8/109.8/10
- Ergonomics - 8.5/108.5/10
- Versatility - 9.6/109.6/10
- Weight - 8.3/108.3/10
Summary
The Makita 6408K 4.9 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill a variable speed drill which was designed to perform much more complex and tough tasks.
Makita has recently come up as an excellent brand in power tools. Therefore its products are on top of the list. The Makita 6408K 4.9 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill is one of these. Customers say that this is one of its own kind drilling machines.
The reason behind this are the cool features which are integrated into this Makita power drill. It isn’t noisy as the others, nor it breaks away after a drill or so. It can drill a wide variety of materials and it is the perfect drilling companion for you. It won’t leaves you in despair even in the toughest working conditions.
Low decibel rating (79dB)
Machines can often be quite noisy while working which damage your ears as well as it is pretty much annoying sometimes. They require constant oiling and greasing to reduce the noise made by them. However, Makita has fixed this problem for once and for all.
They have come up with the Makita 6408K 4.9 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill, which is a very quiet machine. It works at 79dB, a limit which is very safe for one’s ears. This low decibel rating has many other advantages too. It results in a quieter job site which is healthful for all the workers and residents living around.
Powerful 4.9 AMP motor
The Makita 6408K Drill has a heavy duty and powerful 4.9 Ampere motor. You can always count on this. This motor has the incredible power to drill in almost each and everything including materials as hard as concrete and others such as wood etc.
The motor delivers optimum power at variable speeds, which in this case, range from 0-2500 RPM. The variable speed can be adjusted by how hard you pull the trigger. This again is something very comfortable and it increases the work speed of an individual.
Specs and features
- Capacities: Steel 3/8″; Wood 1″
- Amps: (115V) 4.9
- Includes tool case for convenient storage of tool
- Keyless chuck for fast and easy bit installation and removal
- Overall length: 10-9/32″
- Net weight: 3.1 lbs.
- Variable speed (0 – 2,500 rpm) for drilling in a wide variety of materials
- No load speed: 0 – 2,500 rpm
- Shipping weight: 6.7 lbs
- Powerful 4.9 amp motor
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Pros
- Low decibel rating (79dB) for quieter operation
- In-line handle design for better control
- All ball bearing construction for durability
- Large trigger switch for easy operation
- Large recessed lock-on button
- Reversing switch is conveniently located
Cons
- Expensive
- The bit was reported to jam in some cases
Verdict
The Makita 6408K 4.9 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill a variable speed drill which was designed to perform much more complex and tough tasks. The jamming bit was only reported by some beginners who didn’t know how to actually use the machine.
On the other hand, professionals who knew how to deal with the machine rated it 4 out of 5 stars and newbies loved the versatility and ease of use. The product comes with a large box in which you can settle the tools of your machine. It has an attractive design and stylish blue color which is loved by the users.
